A patient diagnosed with major depression received six electroconvulsive therapy sessions and aggressive doses of antidepressant medication. The patient owns a small business and was counseled not to make major decisions for a month.
Select the correct rationale for this counseling.
a. Antidepressant medications alter catecholamine levels, which impairs decision-making abilities.
b. Antidepressant medications may cause confusion related to limitation of tyramine in the diet.
c. Temporary memory impairments and confusion may occur with electroconvulsive therapy.
d. The patient needs time to readjust to a pressured work schedule.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient with low self-esteem. Which nonverbal communication should the nurse anticipate from this patient?
a. Arms crossed
b. Staring at the nurse
c. Smiling inappropriately
d. Eyes pointed downward
Palpating the thyroid gland from behind the patient is a most effective way of assessing the gland f
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for self-directed violence.
Major three factors of blood pressure.
Major band of storms
Couples Therapy